Associate Professor
Founding Director - Construction Safety Research Center (CSRC)
Ahmed Al-Bayati, PhD, PE, is the founding director of the Construction Safety Research Center (CSRC) and an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering. Before joining LTU, Dr. Al-Bayati was an assistant professor at the Kimmel School of Construction Management at Western Carolina University.
He earned his Ph.D. in Construction Engineering from Western Michigan University in 2017. He also received a masterโs degree in construction management from East Carolina University in 2013 and a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Babylon University in 2003.
His research focuses on construction safety and underground utility management, emphasizing safety culture & climate, incident investigation, integrating technology into traditional practices, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), and reducing utility strikes. He employs various methods to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, with particular expertise in survey methodologies to gather insights from target populations. His work aims to optimize processes, reduce occupational injuries, and improve utility management through innovative and practical solutions.
Dr. Al-Bayati’s research findings have been featured in various reputable publications, including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE’s Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Journal of Safety Research, and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Professional Safety Journal. He has authored or co-authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings. He has delivered presentations at conferences worldwide, including international, national, and regional events.
Dr. Al-Bayati serves on many local and national committees, including:
Before transitioning to academia in 2017, Dr. Al-Bayati worked in the construction industry for over a decade in various roles, including safety coordinator and site engineer. He is a certified professional engineer (PE) in Michigan, an OSHA-authorized trainer, an Associate DBIAโข certified, and certified by the National Safety Council in Temporary Traffic Control Design and Supervision.
Dr. Al-Bayati was honored with the 2024 Outstanding Civil Engineer of the Year award from the ASCE Michigan chapter and the 2021 Thomas Glavinich Early Career Award from ELECTRI International.
Designing a High-Accurate Fast-Response Electrical Work Zone Alert System
Sponsor: Small Study Program (23-3-PS), The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR)
Role on Project: Co-PI
Project Duration: 7/2023 – 6/2024
($30,000)
Using Immersive Storytelling to Improve Engagement and Motivation for Fall Prevention Training
Sponsor: Small Study Program (22-2-PS), The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR)
Role on Project: Co-PI
Project Duration: 2/2022 – 5/2023
($30,000)
Construction Work Zones Training for Construction Firms and Public Service Departments
Consultation Education and Training Grant Program
Sponsor: Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Role on Project: Principal investigator (PI)
Project Duration: 10/2022โ 9/2023
($48,000)
Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Shortage/Retention Research and Solutions
Michigan Department of State Police
Sponsor: The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP)
Role on Project: Co-Principal Investigator โ Collaboration with Western Michigan University
Project Duration: 11/2021โ 11/2022
($106,698)
Residential Construction Hazards
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program
Sponsor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Role on Project: Co-Principal Investigator โ Collaboration with Michigan Tech. University
Project Duration: 9/2021โ 9/2022
($75,000)
Construction Work Zones Training for Construction Firms and Public Service Departments
Consultation Education and Training Grant Program
Sponsor: Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Role on Project: Principal investigator (PI)
Project Duration: 9/2021โ 9/2022
($47,000)
Satisfying the Need for a Systematic Incident Investigation Learning Program
Sponsor: Thomas Glavinich ELECTRI International 2021 Early Career Award
Role on Project: Principal investigator (PI)
Project Duration: 8/2021โ 7/2022
($12,500)
COVID-19 Best Practices Training for Construction Firms
Sponsor: Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Role on Project: Principal investigator (PI)
Project Duration: 10/2020โ 9/2021
($24,980)
Wind Tower Construction and Maintenance Hazards
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program
Sponsor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Role on Project: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
Project Duration: 9/2019โ 9/2020
($75,000)
Silica Protection in The Construction Industry
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program
Sponsor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Role on Project: Principal investigator (PI)
Project Duration: 9/2018โ 9/2019
($75,000)
A Pilot Training and Evaluation to Improve Roofersโ Safety Using Virtual Reality (VR)
Sponsor: Job-site Safety Institute.
Role on Project: Principal Investigator (PI)
Project Duration: 1/2019 โ 10/2019
($45,271)
The Spanish S-CATSC with Hispanic Construction Contractors and Workers
Sponsor: Consultant Agreement (3001-903-10), The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR)
Role on Project: Co-PI with Dr. Luz S. Marin (PI, Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
Project Duration: 6/2018 – 9/2018.
($39,316)
Analyzing North Carolina 811 Data Using Quantitative Methods
Sponsor: North Carolina Call before Dig
Role on Project: Principal Investigator
Project Duration: 3-12/2018
($13,089.50)
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